Berks County property record for 617 Minor St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $618 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5306-43-86-7624 |
| Primary APN | 5306-43-86-7624 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 617 MINOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
617 Minor St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 MINOR ST, READING, PA 19602-2723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Deed, Transfer SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202248303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 617 MINOR ST, READING, PA 19602-2723 |
| Document Number | 0000048303 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022048303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 MINOR ST, READING, PA 19602-2723 |
| Document Number | 0000048304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022048304 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 617 MINOR ST, READING, PA 19602-2723 |
| Document Number | 0000040173 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2052 LINCOLN CT, WYOMISSING, PA 19610-2657 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 617 Minor St was $618.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $618.00 | $21,900 Land $6,200 Building $15,700 | $6,200 Land $6,200 |
| 2024 | $579.00 | $21,900 Land $6,200 Building $15,700 | |
| 1994 | $21,900 Land $6,200 Building $15,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 617 Minor St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 617 Minor St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 479 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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